Welcome to this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully refreshed ranch home in a highly desirable Des Plaines neighborhood. Offering comfortable single-level living with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home combines timeless character with modern convenience. Recent improvements include freshly painted interiors, professionally refinished hardwood floors, and a deep professional cleaning, allowing the next owner to move right in and make it their own. The spacious floor plan features two fireplaces, creating warm and inviting gathering spaces for everyday living and entertaining. A bright rear sun room with sliding glass doors provides the perfect place to relax with a morning coffee, unwind at the end of the day, or simply enjoy views of the backyard year-round. The primary suite includes a private full bath, while the generous room sizes and functional layout provide flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. A rare highlight of this property is the garage space, featuring both an attached 1-car garage and a detached 2-car garage, offering exceptional storage, workshop, hobby, or vehicle space. Ideally located near downtown Des Plaines, you'll enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, parks, entertainment, the Metra station, and highly regarded local schools. Combining thoughtful updates, generous living space, and a prime location, this home is ready to welcome its next owner.
Contingent
$459,900
904 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
1,824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Miguel Ruiz 847-528-7090,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12732277
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Linoleum)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 80x140
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 09201020450000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $330,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,655
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listing removed | $475,000$260/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000$260/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Contingent | $475,000$260/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000$260/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Contingent | $475,000$260/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+156.1%$260/sqft |
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| 1/13/1995 | Sold | $185,500$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,656 +1.6% | $33,000 |
| 2023 | $3,598 -0.7% | $33,000 |
| 2022 | $3,623 -9.6% | $33,000 +67.5% |
| 2021 | $4,009 -1.7% | $19,703 |
| 2020 | $4,079 +0.8% | $19,703 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,046 -14.9% | $21,893 -17.8% |
| 2018 | $4,752 +3.6% | $26,624 |
| 2017 | $4,587 -11.5% | $26,624 |
| 2016 | $5,180 -12.5% | $26,624 +10.3% |
| 2015 | $5,920 +4.3% | $24,137 |
| 2014 | $5,674 +0.2% | $24,137 |
| 2013 | $5,664 -11.9% | $24,137 -19% |
| 2012 | $6,426 +1.2% | $29,797 |
| 2011 | $6,352 +7% | $29,797 |
| 2010 | $5,934 +16.7% | $29,797 -16.9% |
| 2009 | $5,085 +12.4% | $35,872 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,525 +4.6% | $40,763 |
| 2007 | $4,325 -4.4% | $40,763 +47.1% |
| 2006 | $4,522 +10.3% | $27,704 |
| 2005 | $4,100 +4.8% | $27,704 |
| 2004 | $3,911 +4.7% | $27,704 +21.9% |
| 2003 | $3,736 +3% | $22,731 |
| 2002 | $3,626 +4% | $22,731 |
| 2001 | $3,486 +1.4% | $22,731 +6% |
| 2000 | $3,438 +2.8% | $21,443 |
| 1999 | $3,344 | $21,443 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Elementary School
- Middle: Algonquin Middle School
- High: Maine West High School
- District: 62
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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